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Sunday, 17 November 2013

Lucky 7 Recap: My Fastest 7km Ever!!!

Happy Sunday Runday everyone! Where were you lacing up today?

Erin, Courteney and I headed to the Commons in downtown Halifax for theLucky 7 Relay. This was my second year running this event and once again, it was super fun! Since all three of us blog regularly about our running adventures, we thought the name "Swift Bloggers" was quite fitting. :)

If you know either of us very well, you understand that we do not turn down the opportunity to run in a tutu. ;) Courteney also made t-shirts with our blogs on them.....very neat! And, as I surprisingly realized this weekend, I own two. Two Tutus. ??? Do not ask me why, as I have no idea. LOL.

For a chilly November day, running in shorts did not phase me. I think it was my three layers of shirts on the top that kept my body roasting. And also makes me look a solid 30 lbs heavier I might add!

I was running the third leg today. As I cheered Courteney and then Erin, my stomach reminded me that I had not eaten anything since 7 a.m. My leg started at 11:30. Bless Erin's heart, she gave Courteney and I little goodie bags that had all the Winter running necessities in it. She's such an awesome Captain. :) And, by necessities, I was referring to the mini packets of candy inside. I downed all three packs like nobody's business and began my race.

I started close to the front of the pack and I got many strange looks as if to say, "What the heck is a tutu-wearing runner doing near the front???" Well my friends, "chicking guys," while dressed as seen above, is much more fun than passing guys in just normal running clothes. Just sayin'. ;)

I ran my guts out, literally as seen above. Just remember, you only get to see the puking photo because I love you guys. ;) My run was 24 seconds faster than last year.

Post race, Erin and I headed to a nearby coffee shop to meet up with fellow blogger friend Janet for the first time ever in real-life! We chatted for two hours! I enjoyed all of the running and blogging chatter with these two fantastic gals, as well as the candy cane latte....mmm. Any other Halifax running bloggers out there???

Well I hope you've enjoyed my recap. If you are in the area next November definitely give this relay a try. They serve warm oatmeal in between legs for the runners......if you're motivated by things like food as I tend to be. ;) Also, since the 7km leg consists of doing loops around the Commons, you get to see your teammates cheering you 4 times before the finish. :D

Well yesterday was a fantastic day all around, especially for a Team Relay! Last year I was so bummed out around this time because of the ...

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For obvious reasons....and for those who don't know me well.......I'd like to state that I am not a licensed nutritionist, coach, elite athlete, physiotherapist, sports doctor, etc. I am just sharing my knowledge and passion for running by showing what has worked, and is currently working for me. :)Heather